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"Breast Cancer Wont Beat Me" Vicki Amber's Story

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My name is Tammarah Amber, and this page is dedicated to helping my brave Mother, Vicki Amber, in her ongoing fight against Metaplastic Breast Cancer.

Vicki is 49 years young and is an active and adored Mother of 7 Children, 3 adults and 4 kids under 15 years. Vicki is cherished by her family and friends. Her friends have described her as a kind and selfless person/friend who will, give you her last dollar, or her car to borrow, and will always willingly go out of her way to help her family, friends, and strangers alike.



This is Vicki's story...

https://www.facebook.com/vicki.amber/media_set?set=a.2465516360168235&type=3 

So, given that Mum has had every available medical treatment, including, 2 surgeries, IV and oral chemo (5 different types), radiation, numerous pain reviews, a multitude of different and harmful medications (which come with extensive unwanted side effects, ie. nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, sedation, neuropathy, and irreversible cardiac effects to name a few), and the caring prayers from many, and still has found no relief (from pain and the growth of tumors), we ask ourselves, what now???? We cannot simply accept that thats all there is, and that we are meant to give up now and just enjoy the time we have. This is not an option for the Amber Family. We need our Mum/Nanny more than I can even explain.



So after some research, we identified another treatment. It's an alternative treatment called, Medical Cannabis. After working through the necessary processes, the paperwork, and getting some money together, we were able to meet with a Doctor at Harding's Pharmacy in Annerly. Here, we were able to get/fill a script for 1 month supply of CBD oil (an extract from the cannabis plant) for long acting relief from pain, nausea and sleeplessness, and a 1 month supply of a specific strand of the cannabis flower, and a vaporizer to inhale the medication. This is for fast acting relief, during moments of exacerbated pain. Now, when this type of pain comes on, it is crippling. Mum's entire body shakes in pain, and tears come involuntarily streaming down her face. Its unbearable pain, that she cannot even hide it from myself and the younger kids. So, Mum trialed Medical Cannabis. Which, by the way, is something that Mum never thought she'd do in her lifetime (this woman never even took Panadol!). But we are desperate, so at this point, there's nothing to loose. After only 2 weeks of using Medical Cannabis, Mum was, to all of our surprise, almost pain free! She was even able to reduce her regular medication doses, lowering her daily Oxycontin intake by half, and cutting out fentanyl (for severe breakthrough pain) altogether. This is mind-blowing! Previously, Mum was taking fentanyl every two hours, and still not getting 100% relief. And, shes actually getting her appetite back, and is drinking Sustagen, which will give her even more strength, to fight this. Not only this, Mum has also been rubbing the oil directly on the main tumor. As crazy as it sounds, I have to say, the tumor appears and feels to be dissolving from the core out! What used to be very hard skin to touch, is now soft (normal) feeling. The results are just amazing, and in December, when Mum's next scan is due, hopefully we can confirm it to be true! We have read on breast cancer groups, of people who have found that Medical Cannabis has not only effectively relieved symptoms, but has actually cured their Cancer, dissolving tumors. In light of this, I have recently attended a conference for Medical Cannabis at the Royal Charles Hospital (run by United Compassion and Epilepsy Australia), where many case studies were discussed by Dr's, a Lawyer, and other Professionals. They have proved that Medical Cannabis has been successful at treating tumors, epilepsy, and various other health conditions. We need to continue this treatment for Vicki. With all other avenues explored, it's a matter of life or death. Its our last hope, for some relief for Mum, if not, a cure for her Cancer. And if we can achieve this, maybe we can create more awareness and therefore hope and futures for many other sufferers of Cancer, and other terrible life threatening conditions.

So now I put forward our dilemma. Being a newly legalized treatment in Queensland, Medical Cannabis, and the treatment plan suited to Vicki's needs, is very expensive. It will cost, between, $600 and $900 each month (depending on the product and freight cost at the time of purchase), to participate as per the Doctors advice. Not to mention the cost of fuel and for each monthly review. Mum actually skipped her second review this month, as she couldn't afford it and doesn't want to keep 'burdening' the family with the pressure of cost, and have the children miss out. My partner and I have been working as much and as hard as we can, to make it all possible, however, it is really tough, emotional and stressful for us all. So, we are asking for the first time throughout this journey (16 months ), for financial support. Please join us in our fight for Vicki and her family, by making a donation today.  Anything you can give will be very much appreciated. If you are unable to donate, please share this link with friends/family and continue to follow our journey. We will provide updates as we go. Anything above the cost associated with medications, will be put to helping Vicki to keep her body as healthy as possible (ie. Sustagen), to giving Vicki and her family the opportunity to gain some quality of life back, create some memories, and anything else, to Breast Cancer research.

Thank you to everyone for your support and donations, in advance. Know that you are making a difference.
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  • Narelle Krikhoff
    • $50 
    • 3 yrs
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Tammarah-Leigh Amber
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North Tivoli QLD
Vicki Amber
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